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Salma Hayek gets a lot of attention for her stunning looks, but her oeuvre proves she's a versatile and formidable actress. From action to drama to comedy, Hayek takes on every role with consummate aplomb. Her talent has garnered Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy award nominations.

Hayek started her acting career in the novela "Un Nuevo Amanecer" in the late-1980s. She then appeared in television shows, including "Teresa," "Street Justice," and "Dream On." She made her big screen debut with 1993's "Mi Vida Loca," portraying Gata -- a small yet memorable role. Her feature film debut led to bigger and bigger parts, leading her to become one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood. While the 1990s saw her cultivate a reputation as a sex symbol, she's since lent her impressive acting chops to a wide range of films, such as experimental indie flicks, superhero blockbusters, and everything in between.

HollywoodNews.com: Our selected celebrity to be included in our “Hot Hollywood Celebrity Photo Gallery of the Day” is Penelope Cruz.

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Penélope Cruz Sánchez (born April 28, 1974) is a Spanish actress. Signed by an agent at age 15, she made her acting debut at 16 on television and her feature film debut the following year in Jamón, jamón (1992), to critical acclaim. Her subsequent roles in the 1990s and 2000s included Open Your Eyes (1997), The Hi-Lo Country (1999), The Girl of Your Dreams (2000) and Woman on Top (2000). Cruz achieved recognition for her lead roles in Vanilla Sky and Blow. Both films were released in 2001 and were commercially successful worldwide.

After adding "Eastwick" actor Jack Huston in the cast ensemble of "The Twilight Saga's Eclipse", Summit Entertainment recruited another star to the actors list. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Catalina Sandino Moreno, who is best known for her role in 2004's film "Maria Full of Grace", has been tapped to play new character in the film that is based on the third novel from Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series.

28-year-old Moreno will portray a vampire character named Maria. The character is described as a woman who tries to create a newborn army of vampires, recruiting the Confederate soldier Jasper to her cause. In the Meyer's book, Maria is identified as a petite brunette with a soft voice.

Colombia-born actress Catalina Sandino Moreno was nominated as Best Actress at the 77th Academy Awards for her Maria Alvarez role in "Maria Full of Grace". She was also named Best Actress at the...